Nearly half of women working in technology have experienced gender discrimination, while women continue to report lower satisfaction with workplace culture, career advancement and job security than men, according to Human Resources Director. The share of women reporting gender discrimination rose to 47%, up five percentage points from 2024. The findings suggest that awareness of gender inequality has yet to translate into consistent improvements in women’s workplace experiences.
Women Report Less Authority Over Business Decisions
Women in tech are also less likely than men to feel they have sufficient authority over company strategy, personnel decisions and purchasing decisions.
Representation remains another concern. The survey found that 41% of women view technology as a male-dominated field, while 46% feel underrepresented in the IT workforce.
Half of women surveyed believe pay inequality exists between genders in tech, and 32% of those who feel underrepresented attributed that perception to unequal pay.
Gender Bias Can Begin at Entry Into Tech
Women also report encountering barriers when entering the industry. Thirty percent said they faced gender or diversity bias or stereotypes at the start of their tech careers, while 26% cited self-doubt or a lack of confidence as a challenge.
Despite ongoing concerns, 71% of women surveyed expect the number of women in tech to increase over the next five years.
